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CHAPTER1
Keera
“How didyou survive for so long without sex?”
Anjannette looked up and blinked, then raised her right brow.
“When I asked if there was anything else we need to discuss, my sex life isn’t what I had in mind.”
“I definitely don’t want to talk about what your sex life is like now. That would only make my celibacy seem worse, even if it is voluntary. I want to talk about your dry years prior to Leo.” I smirked and bobbed my eyebrows. “Pun totally intended.”
“I guess we’re done with business.” She closed her laptop and rested her elbows on the table. “But thankfully everything looks great and it seems like the open house is all set. You don’t need me here at all.”
“You know that’s not true. You’re the heart and soul of this place. Everyone misses you when you’re gone.”
After dedicating herself to the Peaches & Pole for the better part of three years, Anjannette met and fell in love with Leo Marakis, All-Star catcher for the Carolina Waves. When I got downsized by corporate America, she brought me on as a partner, which was definitely a win-win. It gave me enough of a bump in income so I didn’t need to find another job and also allowed her the flexibility to travel with Leo throughout the baseball season.
“And don’t think you’re going to distract me from my question.”
She took in a deep breath and let it out on a dramatic sigh.
“All right. What do you want to know?”
“Just what I asked. How did you survive without sex for so long?”
“I remember giving my toys a workout for six months or so, but after that, I just didn’t crave it anymore. Plus I was putting all my energy into this place, so that helped shift my focus,” she said. “How long has it been?”
“Five months, one week, and three days.”
“That’s very specific.”
“I could probably tell you the hours and minutes too if I really thought about it,” I said. “And I’ve been giving my toys a workout, but they’re just not doing it for me anymore. It’s much more enjoyable when someone else does the work. Know what I mean?”
“Yeah.” Anjannette’s mouth curled into a sappy, smitten, and super-satisfied smile. “I knowexactlywhat you mean.”
“Oh-kay.”
The chair scraped against the floor as I pushed back from the table and stood.
“What’s wrong?”
“You know that I’m really happy for you, but I’m so freaking jealous right now. I’m ready to jump out of my skin I’m so horny, and you and Leo are fucking like bunnies.”
Her eyes widened and she stared at me for a few heartbeats before flashing that satisfied smile again and dramatically nodding her head.
“Yeah we are.”
I burst out laughing then leaned down and pulled her into a hug.
“I truly am happy for you.” Shifting back, I squeezed her shoulders then let her go and straightened. “I’m just cranky.” I stuck my bottom lip out and used my best whiny voice to add, “I really like sex.”
Anjannette stood and leaned her hip against the desk.
“The only thing I can suggest is what really helped me. Focus on why you gave it up in the first place.”
She raised her voice on the last two words of that sentence turning it into a question. I never really told her why I decided to take a break from men. Initially, I didn’t have a concrete answer, it was just something I felt I needed to do. It’s a little more clear now, but knowing doesn’t make it any easier.
“You’re partly to blame for my celibate state.”
